General Introduction/Expectations/Overview of Course
What is Music Technology? - A brief history.
Discuss applications of music technology in the music classroom.
Assignment: Post response to Question #1 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.com
What is your opinion about the past, present, and future role of technology in music education?
Assignment: begin Project 1.
Week Two (January 27, 2010)
The Internet in the Music Classroom
Relevant websites will be explored and evaluated. The paradigm of Web 2.0 will be discussed and integration strategies into existing music curricula will be demonstrated.
Smart Music Demonstration (Student)
Assignment: Post response to Question #2 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.com What is your opinion about the possibility of technology taking over for a “live” teacher? Do you think it will ever happen?
Week Three (February 3, 2010)
More online resources
Group workshop for Project 1
The Guitar Hero Experience
Using GarageBand in the Music Classroom: An in-depth look at GarageBand and its basic functions.
Assignment: Post response to Question #3 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.com Guitar Hero and Rock Band: friend or foe to music education?
Week Four (February 17, 2010)
Pt. 1 Even more online resources!
Pt. 2 Advanced Features of GarageBand. A closer look at GarageBand with an in-depth look at some of the more advanced features of the program.
Pt. 3 The Project-Centered Music Classroom. Film scoring 101: creating your own musical score for Discovery Channel's "Storm Chasers." Pt. 4 Outputting: Mixing, mastering and burning. Assignment: Post response to Question #4 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.com How does the idea of "teacher as producer" intersect with the prevailing ideal of constructivism and the student-centered classroom?
Week Five (February 24, 2010)
Pt. 1: Music For All: Technology and Special Learners
This session will focus on adaptive technologies that facilitate music learning, including readily available software and hardware solutions. Included will be a hands-on demonstration of the SoundBeam. Pt. 2 Podcasting in the Music Classroom. An overview of how to create podcasts, publish podcasts on iTunes or a website, and some educational applications of podcasting.
Pt. 3. Lab time for project 2 Assignment: Post response to Question #5 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.com What special measures do you take to accommodate your students needs?
Week Six (March 3, 2010) (If you own one, please bring in a handheld personal video capturing device such as a flip-cam or iphone/ipod. Please note that some phones might capture video but may not export easily to Mac OS). Creating Movies with iMovie
iMovie make it possible to create multimedia instructional materials as well as film scoring projects for students. We will look at ways to integrate this application into a music curriculum as well as highlight student work.
Assignment: Post response to Question #6 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.com: Describe and discuss your project, then post your script to the class Wiki.
Week Seven (March 10, 2010)
(If you own one, please bring in a handheld personal video capturing device such as a flip-cam or iphone/ipod. Please note that some phones might capture video but may not export easily to Mac OS).
Continuation of the previous session mostly devoted to student lab time.
1. Capturing Tips
2. Working with iMovie, pt. 2.
3. Outputting 101: all those Ms, Ps Ds and threes...what do they all mean? Know when, what and how and most importantly--why--behind informed selecting from existing myriad digital modes of output: MP3, CD, DVD, PCM, ACC et al.
Extended lab time
Week Eight (March 24, 2010)
More Software in the Classroom (PENDING ACQUISITION OF SOFTWARE)
Software for the Elementary School Music Classroom
A review of readily available general music software titles specifically geared for younger children, including: Music Ace Maestro, Sibelius Groovy, Hearing Music, Playing Music, Sibelius StarClass, Sibelius Instruments and more.
Software for the Middle/High School Music Classroom
A review of some more advanced general music software titles, specifically geared for older students, including: Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory, Hyperscore, Sibelius Compass, Alfred’s Interactive Musician, Band-in-a-Box and more.
Assignment: Post response to Question #7 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.comBriefly list three ways in which you could creatively utilize the software you used in class today in your teaching.
Week Nine (March 31, 2010)
Introduction to Notation Software: Discussion on the advantages/disadvantages of notation software in regard to the composition process. Alternative Online resources.
Teaching with Notation Software: A review of some of the many teaching applications that notation software affords, including worksheets, composition exercises, and other project ideas.
Teaching with Sibelius.
What are the issues concerning notation software in regard to the composition process, and what are your opinions about those issues?
Week Ten (April 7, 2010)
Notation Software – Intermediate/Advanced Features
Review of basic techniques.
Demonstration of some of the more advanced features of Sibelius including composing full scores, writing in parts, extracting parts, web publishing, adding lyrics, and recording.
Lab time for Project #3 Assignment: Post response to Question #8 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.com
Week Eleven (April 14, 2010)
Sound and Why it Sounds That Way Teaching/Performing with Ableton Live
Impromptu Electronic Ensemble Pt. 2. Introducing Logic Studio
Assignment: Wiki: Music Technology Glossary
Week Twelve (April 21, 2010)
Pt. 1: Introducing ProTools
Pt. 2: Recording Practicum Introduction to Notation Software: Discussion on the advantages/disadvantages of notation software in regard to the composition process. Alternative Online resources.
Week Thirteen (April 28, 2010)
Possible guest speaker. Open lab session for final projects.
Week Fourteen (May 5, 2010)
FINAL DUE DATE FOR ALL PROJECTS To Burn Or Not To Burn? It’s More Than an Ethical Question
Review of GarageBand compositions.
We will explore the ethical and legal ramifications of burning music illegally from Peer-To-Peer File Servers such as LimeWire and KaZaa.
Assignment: Have a wonderful break!
MUED 518 Technology for Music Teachers
Spring Semester, 2010
Montclair State University
John J. Cali School of Music
Wednesdays 6pm to 8:30pm in Chapin 122
Instructor: Christopher Mangum
chrismangum@mac.comor ccm2129@columbia.edu
Cell: (917) 334-3156 | Home: (646) 414-4078
Class blog: http://www.mued518.blogspot.comClass wiki: http://www.mued518.wikispaces.com
Class BlackBoard: TBD
Course Outline
Week One (January 20, 2010)
General Introduction/Expectations/Overview of CourseWhat is Music Technology? - A brief history.
Discuss applications of music technology in the music classroom.
Assignment: Post response to Question #1 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.com
What is your opinion about the past, present, and future role of technology in music education?
Assignment: begin Project 1.
Week Two (January 27, 2010)
The Internet in the Music ClassroomRelevant websites will be explored and evaluated. The paradigm of Web 2.0 will be discussed and integration strategies into existing music curricula will be demonstrated.
Smart Music Demonstration (Student)
Assignment: Post response to Question #2 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.com What is your opinion about the possibility of technology taking over for a “live” teacher? Do you think it will ever happen?
Week Three (February 3, 2010)
More online resourcesGroup workshop for Project 1
The Guitar Hero Experience
Using GarageBand in the Music Classroom: An in-depth look at GarageBand and its basic functions.
Assignment: Post response to Question #3 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.com Guitar Hero and Rock Band: friend or foe to music education?
Week Four (February 17, 2010)
Pt. 1 Even more online resources!Pt. 2 Advanced Features of GarageBand. A closer look at GarageBand with an in-depth look at some of the more advanced features of the program.
Pt. 3 The Project-Centered Music Classroom. Film scoring 101: creating your own musical score for Discovery Channel's "Storm Chasers."
Pt. 4 Outputting: Mixing, mastering and burning.
Assignment: Post response to Question #4 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.com How does the idea of "teacher as producer" intersect with the prevailing ideal of constructivism and the student-centered classroom?
Week Five (February 24, 2010)
Pt. 1: Music For All: Technology and Special Learners
This session will focus on adaptive technologies that facilitate music learning, including readily available software and hardware solutions. Included will be a hands-on demonstration of the SoundBeam.
Pt. 2 Podcasting in the Music Classroom. An overview of how to create podcasts, publish podcasts on iTunes or a website, and some educational applications of podcasting.
Pt. 3. Lab time for project 2
Assignment: Post response to Question #5 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.com What special measures do you take to accommodate your students needs?
Week Six (March 3, 2010)
(If you own one, please bring in a handheld personal video capturing device such as a flip-cam or iphone/ipod. Please note that some phones might capture video but may not export easily to Mac OS).
Creating Movies with iMovie
iMovie make it possible to create multimedia instructional materials as well as film scoring projects for students. We will look at ways to integrate this application into a music curriculum as well as highlight student work.
Assignment: Post response to Question #6 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.com: Describe and discuss your project, then post your script to the class Wiki.
Week Seven (March 10, 2010)
(If you own one, please bring in a handheld personal video capturing device such as a flip-cam or iphone/ipod. Please note that some phones might capture video but may not export easily to Mac OS).Continuation of the previous session mostly devoted to student lab time.
1. Capturing Tips
2. Working with iMovie, pt. 2.
3. Outputting 101: all those Ms, Ps Ds and threes...what do they all mean? Know when, what and how and most importantly--why--behind informed selecting from existing myriad digital modes of output: MP3, CD, DVD, PCM, ACC et al.
Extended lab time
Week Eight (March 24, 2010)
More Software in the Classroom (PENDING ACQUISITION OF SOFTWARE)Software for the Elementary School Music Classroom
A review of readily available general music software titles specifically geared for younger children, including: Music Ace Maestro, Sibelius Groovy, Hearing Music, Playing Music, Sibelius StarClass, Sibelius Instruments and more.
Software for the Middle/High School Music Classroom
A review of some more advanced general music software titles, specifically geared for older students, including: Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory, Hyperscore, Sibelius Compass, Alfred’s Interactive Musician, Band-in-a-Box and more.
Assignment: Post response to Question #7 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.comBriefly list three ways in which you could creatively utilize the software you used in class today in your teaching.
Week Nine (March 31, 2010)
Introduction to Notation Software: Discussion on the advantages/disadvantages of notation software in regard to the composition process. Alternative Online resources.Teaching with Notation Software: A review of some of the many teaching applications that notation software affords, including worksheets, composition exercises, and other project ideas.
Teaching with Sibelius.
What are the issues concerning notation software in regard to the composition process, and what are your opinions about those issues?
Week Ten (April 7, 2010)
Notation Software – Intermediate/Advanced FeaturesReview of basic techniques.
Demonstration of some of the more advanced features of Sibelius including composing full scores, writing in parts, extracting parts, web publishing, adding lyrics, and recording.
Lab time for Project #3
Assignment: Post response to Question #8 on Class Blog located at http://www.mued518.blogspot.com
Week Eleven (April 14, 2010)
Sound and Why it Sounds That WayTeaching/Performing with Ableton Live
Impromptu Electronic Ensemble
Pt. 2. Introducing Logic Studio
Assignment: Wiki: Music Technology Glossary
Week Twelve (April 21, 2010)
Pt. 1: Introducing ProToolsPt. 2: Recording Practicum
Introduction to Notation Software: Discussion on the advantages/disadvantages of notation software in regard to the composition process. Alternative Online resources.
Week Thirteen (April 28, 2010)
Possible guest speaker. Open lab session for final projects.
Week Fourteen (May 5, 2010)
FINAL DUE DATE FOR ALL PROJECTSTo Burn Or Not To Burn? It’s More Than an Ethical Question
Review of GarageBand compositions.
We will explore the ethical and legal ramifications of burning music illegally from Peer-To-Peer File Servers such as LimeWire and KaZaa.
Assignment: Have a wonderful break!